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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,579.60, 342,878 and 244,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,579.60, 342,878 and 244,579.60 is: 342,878

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,579.60 : 342,878 = 244,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,579.60/342,878 = 244,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,579.60x = 342,878 × 244,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,579.60x = 83,860,964,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,860,964,088.80/244,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,878

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